Made by Takaokaya · Kyoto
Ojami Floor Cushion, Blendel Mélange | Takaokaya
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Kyoto
A Kyoto cushion and futon maker founded in 1919. Drawing on generations of futon-making skill, it creates "tools for relaxing," such as...
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Subtle mélange colours with a rich texture
“Blendel” is woven from many kinds of mélange yarn, in which threads of different colours are twisted together. The result is a calm colour with a deep, textured look that makes any room feel a little more polished. Choose from red, blue or black, in two sizes.
Each cushion is finished by hand to order and usually ships within about 1 week (2–3 weeks in busy periods).
Why an Ojami cushion?
“Ojami” is the Kyoto word for a beanbag, and that is just what this round, plump cushion looks like. It is designed for the way we sit today: on the floor, on a sofa or on a chair.
- On the floor: sit on it and your pelvis tilts forward so your spine settles into a natural curve. People with sore knees or a stiff lower back can sit comfortably for longer.
- On a sofa or chair: tuck it behind your lower back to support your posture and let your muscles relax.
Ordinary floor cushions are soft at first but soon go flat. The Ojami cushion has a three-layer structure: a polyurethane foam core wrapped in cotton wadding and covered with fabric. Each cushion holds as much wadding as a light summer quilt, packed in by hand by futon craftsmen, so it keeps its shape and bounce for a long time.
About Takaokaya
Takaokaya is a futon and cushion maker founded in Kyoto in 1919. Drawing on more than a century of futon-making know-how, it creates “tools for relaxing” for modern homes, each filled and finished by hand in its Kyoto workshop.
Specifications
- Size: M approx. 38 cm (15 in) diameter / L approx. 40 cm (15.7 in) diameter
- Cover fabric: polyester 100%
- Filling: cotton 70%, polyester 30%; core: polyurethane foam
- Made in Japan (Kyoto)
Care
- Not machine washable and not water washable.
- Wipe light marks straight away with a cloth dampened with water. Do not rub hard, as colours may run.
- You can air it in the sun, but dark colours may fade with long exposure.
- For heavy soiling, consult a professional futon or dry cleaner.
- Because the filling is natural wadding, the cushion will gradually soften and settle with use; plumping it up and airing it helps it recover.
The maker behind this piece
Takaokaya
Kyoto
A Kyoto cushion and futon maker founded in 1919. Drawing on generations of futon-making skill, it creates "tools for relaxing," such as the round, beanbag-shaped Ojami cushion, each filled and stitched by hand.
